Activities at Kenwyn Care Home

Embarking on our monthly world cruise, this week we anchored in China! It was an incredible journey, filled with laughter and learning as we explored a few Chinese words and phrases and crafted lanterns together while enjoying each other's company. The highlight was undoubtedly our culinary adventure, where our residents savoured delectable Chinese cuisine including wontons, spring rolls and prawn crackers accompanied by an array of dipping sauces. We concluded our immersive experience with fortune cookies, leaving everyone with hearts full of joy and appreciation for this beautiful culture. We can't wait for our next trip so keep your eyes open and your passports ready to join us on our next adventure!

On rainy Cosy TV nightswinter days there's nothing better than getting cosy in front of the TV for a good movie. And that's just what we did this afternoon, along with plenty snacks, treats and even some wine. We enjoyed the 1955 classic film 'Beautiful But Dangerous' which sparked memories of classic cinema and started great conversation amongst the residents. What do you think we should we watch next time?

Ladies’ and Gentlemen, we have a winner!

The entire team here at Kenwyn are thrilled to announce that our Managing Director, Natasha Lazovic, has been named Businesswoman of the Year in the Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care Awards 2023.

The purpose of the Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care Awards is to highlight and celebrate the incredible achievements of female leaders in all roles and from all corners of the sector, and create a platform to support rising stars and future leaders. The winners were announced at a Gala Awards ceremony on 21st November at the London Marriott Grosvenor Square hotel.

Natasha Lazovic is Managing Director of Barchester’s South Division where she oversees more than 80 homes. She came to the UK in 1994 from Serbia and commenced her training as a nurse. Extremely caring by nature, Natasha has had a trail-blazing career, with dedication and determination she has progressed from a registered nurse to Managing Director. Natasha joined Barchester in 2014 as Regional Director leading 10 homes, which then doubled to 20 as Senior Regional Director, and now she is in charge of more than 80 care homes. Handling an extremely challenging role, Natasha leads her teams with a calm can-do attitude, she is the winner of the Businesswoman of the Year category in recognition of her phenomenal success in leading her division.

Barchester’s CEO, Dr Pete Calveley, commented: “I could not be prouder of Natasha. She has had an amazing career and she is a shining example to all her teams that with hard work, you really can achieve anything. I have had the privilege of working alongside her for over 18 years now and there’s no one who deserves this award more. She is an exceptional leader and businesswoman.”

Congratulations, Natasha!

Our Home Services Advisor, Adele, meets some fantastic people at Business Networking meetings all around our county, but not many are as wonderful as this lovely pair from Rewind Radio.

Adele invited Nicola and Martyn from the popular Rewind Radio, along with Hugh, Home Services Advisor at our sister home Falmouth Court Care Home - Barchester Healthcare to come along for Coffee, Cake and a chat about future plans and collaborations. We certainly have exciting ideas in the pipeline, so watch this space!

Nicola and Martyn loved the home and especially the cake and we look forward to working together again soon.

This month, our beloved Dementia Café transported us back in time to the fabulous 1950s, as Memory Lane turned into a lively haven for an afternoon of nostalgic joy and unforgettable moments. The highlight of the day was undoubtedly the live performance by Greg Woods, a cherished figure who effortlessly transported us to the golden age of rock 'n' roll. Greg had everyone on their feet or tapping their toes to classic hits from the '50s. And no 1950s celebration would be complete without indulging in sweet treats, so everyone enjoyed an old-fashioned ice-cream sundae! We can't wait for our next Dementia Café - keep an eye out for the details to be announced soon.

We had such fun recently when the very sweet Grade 1 class of St Mary's C of E Truro came to visit us for a Ghost and Gaul hunt. The children were tasked with finding little ghosts hidden throughout our gardens. In exchange for their finds, some of our residents handed out very exciting gift packs filled with sweets, toys, crafting packs and other treats. It was so wonderful to see them running through our beautiful gardens and hear the sounds of their excitement fill our hallways. The smiles they brought to our residents faces is unmatched. Thank you to all the children for their visit and we can't wait to see you soon!